2019 Dog Licenses Available

Dog owners in James City County can purchase 2019 dog licenses through the Treasurer’s Office beginning Nov. 1. The renewal period runs through Jan. 31 every year and tags must be on dogs by Jan. 31. Add a new dog to your household after Jan. 31? Dog tags...

Areas of the James City County Recreation Center Temporarily Close for Maintenance

Annual floor refinishing work begins Monday, Nov. 19 at the James City County Recreation Center, 5301 Longhill Road. Work is scheduled to close the basketball courts and walking track. The walking track will reopen on Tuesday Nov. 20. The gym will reopen ...

What happened at the Nov. 13 Board of Supervisors Meeting?

Here’s a quick summary of actions taken by the Board of Supervisors during the Nov. 13, 2018 meeting:

Presentations

            1.         Colonial Soil &...

Police Seek Information in Counterfeit Incident

On Oct. 20 at approximately 9:40 p.m., two unknown suspects entered the Rite Aid at 4501 News Road and used counterfeit $20 bills to purchase pre-paid Visa cards. The cards were redeemed prior to identifying the currency as being counterfeit.If you are ab...

Holiday Closings Announced

James City County offices, facilities, services, libraries and courts will observe the following schedule for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

County offices:

Closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22 and 23

James City County Recreation Center and Abram Frink Jr. Communi...

Parks & Recreation Holiday Programs

Santa Calling, Free! James City County Parks & Recreation is offering families a fun night of Santa Calling on Tuesday, Dec. 4! We’re your connection for free “Phone Calls from Santa” for children ages 9 and younger living in James City Count...

High Threat Concealment Opens on McLaws Circle

High Threat Concealment (HTC) is now open at their new location at 309 McLaws Circle, Suite K in the Busch Corporate Center. High Threat Concealment is a veteran-owned solutions provider who specializes in the design and development of concealable equipme...

PHILIP D studio Opens in New Expanded Space

James City County is pleased to announce that PHILIP D studio held a ribbon cutting and grand opening for its new commercial photography studio at 144 Tewning Road, Suite F. The new location is 3,600 square feet with a 20’ ceiling and two large roll up do...

Winners Announced for Start Peninsula

The pitch competition began on Friday, Nov. 2 with 30 pitches and a keynote by serial entrepreneur and author, Jason Calacanis. Following a 90-second pitch, 10 early stage businesses were selected to move on to Sunday’s final round.  On Sunday, 3...

Master Police Officer Brandon Frantz Recognized

Master Police Officer (MPO) Brandon Frantz was awarded the Law Enforcement Commendation Certificate and Medal by the Williamsburg Sons of the American Revolution on Nov. 2. MPO Frantz was further recognized at Eighteenth Annual Greater Hampton Roads Regio...

2018 Leaf Disposal Options Announced

Self HaulJames City County residents may drop off leaves free of charge Nov. 5-18, 2018 and Jan. 7-20, 2019 at the Jolly Pond Convenience Center, 1204 Jolly Pond Road. The Convenience Center is open daily from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Leaves will only be accepted in...

Personal Property and Real Estate Taxes Due by Dec. 5

James City County Personal Property and Real Estate tax bills will be mailed the week of Nov. 5 and are due Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. If you do not receive your tax bill by Nov. 16, 2018, please call the Treasurer’s Office at 757-253-6705. Taxes ...

H&H Medical Corporation Receives 2018 Captain John Smith Award

The James City County (JCC) Board of Supervisors and Economic Development Authority recognized H&H Medical Corporation (H&H) as this year’s recipient of the Captain John Smith Award during the 25th annual Celebration of Business. This awa...

First Watch Opens in New Town Williamsburg

James City County is pleased to announce that First Watch is now open at their new location at 5215 Monticello Avenue in New Town Williamsburg. First Watch serves breakfast, brunch and lunch from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily.First Watch begins each morning s...

November Events

Aquatics

Learn to Swim, Free Swim EvaluationsRegistration is open from Nov. 6-16 for December swim classes. Registration is accepted at the James City County Recreation Center and online. Having trouble deciding which swim level is appropriate for your chi...

Police and Fire to Offer Active Shooter and Stop the Bleed Training

James City County’s Police and Fire Departments are hosting two new training sessions for the community:CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) provides strategies, guidance and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event. CRA...

Publix Opens in the Monticello Marketplace

James City County is pleased to announce that Publix has opened their new store at 4660 Monticello Avenue in the Monticello Marketplace. This is the first Publix store in Hampton Roads. The store is just over 62,000 square feet. Publix opened at 7 a.m. wi...

Real Estate Committee Sets Meeting Dates

The Real Estate Committee of the Economic Development Authority has determined their meeting dates for the rest of the 2018 calendar. The Committee reserves the right to modify this schedule as necessary. The dates and times are outlined below:

• Thursday, J...